Dan is making his beautiful pool available to members attending this event.

PARKING: there is ample parking on Via Las Palmas.

SCHEDULE:

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM - SWIM/POOL TIME

6:00 PM to 6:15 PM – SOCIAL PERIOD

6:15 PM to 7:00 PM – POTLUCK DINNER

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM – GAME TIME

WHAT TO BRING:

1) Potluck Item to share, and you own beverage(s)

2) Table Games you wish to play (Great Outdoors provides many games)

3) SWIM SUIT and TOWEL if you plan to use the pool/spa

NOTE: Bring potluck dishes/snacks/etc. ready to serve in a serving bowl or dish, including any needed serving utensils. PLEASE.... DO NOT ask our game night hosts to provide access to their ovens or bowls, spoons, etc.

POTLUCK DISHES:

If your last name begins with Ac to Ca, please bring an APPETIZER or SNACK for at least 4 people (Chips, pretzels, cheese, deviled eggs, crudites, etc.)

If your last name begins with Ch to Ma, please bring a MAIN DISH for at least 4 people (Casserole, meat, stew, vegetarian entree, etc.)

If your last name begins with Me to Sh, please bring a SALAD or SIDE DISH for at least 4 people (Green salad, pasta salad, potato salad, beans, veggies, etc.)

If your last name begins with Si to Yo, please bring a DESSERT for at least 4 people (Cake, pie, cookies, etc.)

Our chapter is always looking for Game Night Hosts!

Please call David Warren at 760-818-3696 or e-mail dfwarren32@gmail.com if you are interested in hosting Game Night.

The annual Burning Man event started on San Francisco's Baker Beach in 1986. In 1990, it moved to the Black Rock Desert (BRD) and has been there since. BRD is about 120 miles outside of Reno, NV. In 2008, 49,000+ people showed up; in 2009 - just over 44,000; in 2010 another new record - 51,454; in 2011 it officially sold out at 54,000+ for the first time in it's history. In 2012 - 56,149. In 2013, over 69,613 people attended the event!

What Is Burning Man? Once a year, tens of thousands of participants gather to create Black Rock City (BRC) in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, dedicated to community, art, self-expression and self-reliance. They depart one week later, having left no trace whatsoever. To learn more about this incredible experience, read about their culture (click here) and particularly their Ten Principles (click here). You can read more about Burning Man at their official website - BurningMan.org (click here). Wikipedia has some background information - click here.

The 2017 Art Theme is "Radical Ritual" - click here to read more about it.

Dates: Sunday 8/27 - Monday 9/4, 2017

Cost: $425 each for an "Individual Sale" entrance ticket (plus S/H fees) + the cost of a week of camping (food, water, etc) + fuel to get there and back. An additional $80 (plus fees) will be required for each vehicle entering the event - you must purchase a vehicle pass for each vehicle.

This is a "free form" Great Outdoors (GO) event. Free form means there are no GO trip notes, registration forms or extra fees. We would like you to register here also so we can let you know about future Burning Man and GO trips. You will need to register with the Burning Man organizers and pay their ticket fees. GO members (and friends) will join forces and enjoy this event as a group or as individuals. The event goes for one week - but, you can go for a shorter period of time if you wish. We will camp together (or not if you wish) and enjoy some shared activities and events. We have a Facebook page for our camp - called Burner Buddies - click here.

Once you actually purchase a ticket, email one of the contacts listed below as we keep a separate roster of those actually going to camp with us.

Note 1: You must create a Burner Profile prior to purchasing any admission ticket for 2017. To create a profile, visit this page: click here.

Note 2: $990 & $1,200 Pre-Sale tickets - These are more expensive tickets. Part of your increased cost is to help out those who can't afford the full ticket price. Registration for this option begins at Noon on 1/25/2017 and ends at Noon on 1/27/2017. Further ticket information can be found online - click here. Don't forget to buy a Vehicle Pass when you purchase your ticket!

Note 3: Regular "Individual Sale" ticket ($425 each) registration begins at Noon on 3/22/2017 and ends at Noon on 3/24/2017. You'll need to have or create a Burner Profile prior to registering - see Note 1 above. Individual Sale tickets for the 2017 event start at Noon on 3/29/2017. Further ticket information can be found at - click here. Don't forget to buy a Vehicle Pass! You have to be ready to log in at precisely Noon and get into a ticket queue. Waiting even 2 minutes after Noon will result in not getting tickets for 2017. Tickets and vehicle passes were processed and sold out within 45 minutes in 2016.

Note 4: Other ticket options are available as well. Further ticket information can be found online - click here. Don't forget you'll need to buy a Vehicle Pass as well as a ticket! Tickets can also be found on the open market (e.g., Craigslist.com) - but you should never pay more than face value of the ticket to prevent scalping. Be very aware of counterfeit tickets (click here) when buying them on the open market - "buyer beware" applies to Burning Man tickets as well.

Please Note: Burning Man is a clothing optional event. If nudity offends you, you should not attend this event! Our group is clothing optional as well (we will have naked people in our camp).

Each person is responsible for his/her own meals. We do not organize a collective kitchen or meals (as some other camps do).

Our group camp is a registered Theme Camp called Burner Buddies (and Nacho Daddies is part of our camp). You can read about Theme Camps or a Village. We don't charge any extra fee(s) to camp with us. We are a bunch of people who decide to camp together, share experiences and provide a place to be with others. Our Theme Camp issues Gay Cards (do you have an official one?), we host a large cocktail party with an abundant amount of snacks and when Nacho Daddies is part of us, we give away freshly made salsa, chips and cheese sauce (nachos). We have impromptu cocktail hours and share snacks with camp members. You are responsible for bringing everything you'll need - shelter (vehicle, tent(s), RV, etc.), shade, food, water, cooking equipment, bike, etc. Think of this as dry camping for a week. There are no shower facilities, but people take solar showers. Porta potties are placed throughout the event. Ice (cube or block) is available for purchase to keep your items cool.

If you'd like to join our group, purchase your ticket and then send us your name and email address and we'll keep you informed.Our camp is full. If space becomes available, we'll keep you posted.

Brian Harradine, Jim O'Keefe and Ed Lefkowitz are making their pool available for this event.

PARKING: there is ample street parking available

SCHEDULE:

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM - SWIM/POOL TIME

6:00 PM to 6:15 PM – SOCIAL PERIOD

6:15 PM to 7:00 PM – POTLUCK DINNER

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM – GAME TIME

WHAT TO BRING:

1) Potluck Item to share, and you own beverage(s)

2) Table Games you wish to play (Great Outdoors provides many games)

3) SWIM SUIT and TOWEL if you plan to use the pool.

NOTE: Bring potluck dishes/snacks/etc. "ready to serve" in a serving bowl or dish, including any needed serving utensils. PLEASE.... DO NOT ask our hosts to provide access to their ovens or bowls, spoons, etc.

POTLUCK DISHES:

If your last name begins with Ac to He, please bring a MAIN DISH for at least 4 people (Cassesole, Meat, Stew, Vegetarian entree, etc.)

If your last name begins with Hi to Pe, please bring a SALAD or SIDE DISH for at least 4 people (Green salad, pasta salad, potato salad, beans, veggies, etc.)

If your last name begins with Ph to Sc, please bring a DESSERT for at least 4 people (Cake, pie, cookies, ice cream, etc.).

If your last name begins with Si to Yo, please bring an APPETIZER or SNACK for at least 4 people (Chips, pretzels, cheese, deviled eggs, crudite, etc.)

Our chapter is always looking for Game Night Hosts!

Please call David Warren at 760-818-3696 or e-mail dfwarren32@gmail.com if you are interested in hosting Game Night.

Lytle Creek at Bonita Ranch offers spacious and shaded campsites located at 3000' elevation along the Lytle Creek canyon with cooler temperatures.Enjoy the first weekend of Autumn in the woods at the creek.

Non members can purchase a $25 1 yr. membership while registering for this event.

The Great Outdoors Corporate Board meets quarterly each year to discuss issues. Any Bylaw changes occur during the annual conference meeting.

The GO Board usually meets in a private home for their 1st (January), 2nd (April) & 3rd (July) meetings. The final meeting (this one) is held at the annual conference each year. For Conference information - click here.

Note: GO-PS members will need to register on the hosting Chapter's website for this trip. Your registration information there will be separate from your GO-PS information. Paid members of the GO-PS Chapter do not need to pay an additional $25 for a GO membership.

3638 Date Palm Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (this is in the Four Seasons gated community on the West side of Sunrise Way)

Joseph's telephone number is (408) 515-0688

PARKING: There is plenty of on-street parking at Joseph's home, along Date Palm Trail.

SCHEDULE:

6:00 PM to 6:15 PM – SOCIAL PERIOD

6:15 PM to 7:00 PM – POTLUCK DINNER

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM – GAME TIME

WHAT TO BRING:

1) Potluck food Item to share, and you own beverage(s)

2) Table Games you wish to play (Great Outdoors provides many games)

NOTE: Bring potluck dishes/snacks/etc. ready to serve in a serving bowl or dish, including any needed serving utensils. PLEASE.... DO NOT ask our game night hosts to provide access to their ovens or bowls, spoons, etc.

POTLUCK DISHES:

If your last name begins with Ac to Fr, please bring a SIDE DISH or SALAD for at least 4 people (green salad, macaroni salad, potato salad, warm veggies, etc.)

If your last name begins with Ga to Ke, please bring a DESSERT for at least 4 people (cake, pie, fruit salad, cookies, ice cream, etc.)

If your last name begins with Kl to Mo , please bring a SNACK or APPETIZER for at least 4 people (chips, pretzels, nuts, cheese/crackers, soup, crudite, etc.)

If your last name begins with Mu to Yo, please bring a MAIN DISH for at least 4 people (Meat dish, veggie casserole, etc.)

Our chapter is always looking for Game Night Hosts!

Please call David Warren at 760-818-3696 or e-mail dfwarren32@gmail.com if you are interested in hosting Game Night.

Autumn is the perfect time in the desert. Experience the magical glow of sunsets to the allure of ghost towns, historic mining operations, wildlife, raw natural beauty, multicolored rock formations, eons of geological history displayed, and hikes into secluded canyons, Death Valley is a must-see destination. We will be camping at Furnace Creek Campground centrally located with amenities and services available. Activities include interesting hikes, road tours, pool time, and campfire activities.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, Nov 16

1:00 pm Check-in at Furnace Creek Camp

4:00 pm Sunset viewing*

5:30 pm Tea Time meet and greet BYOB.

Dinner on your own

7:00 pm Group campfire activities

Friday, Nov 17

6:45 am Breakfast Buffet at The Oasis

9:00 am Hike*

3:30 pm Sunset hike nearby location*

6:30 pm Potluck-Theme: Thanksgiving

7:00 pm Group campfire activities

Saturday, Nov 18

9:00 am Hike or road trip tour*

2:00 pm Hike slot canyon or another hike *

Dinner on your own

7:00 pm Campfire

Sunday, Nov 19

9:30 am See camp board*

12:00 pm Check-out time

* Check white board for hike/outings updates

Registration Notes

Vehicle parking is limited. Please enter the information if you are bringing a tow vehicle, sharing accommodations, and ride sharing so we can plan accordingly.

Campsites: We have group sites 4 and 5 near the main campground where the remainder of the sites are located that can accommodate RV's and tents. Maximum of 8 persons and 2 vehicles per site.

The Oasis at Death Valley, formerly Furnace Creek Resort, is undergoing a major renovation and some services may be affected by construction. Restaurants, showers, heated swimming pool, motel and general store.

You may want to consider getting persons together to share jeep using Farabee's Jeep Rentals located not far from our camp location.

Pets: Dogs are welcomed. Must be kept on leash. Please pick up after your pet.

Health Problems/allergies:It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader if you wish.

PARKING: There is plenty of parking available on Amado Road; enter Ritch & Byron's home via the open PATIO DOOR.

SCHEDULE:

6:00 PM to 6:15 PM – SOCIAL PERIOD

6:15 PM to 7:00 PM – POTLUCK DINNER

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM – GAME TIME

WHAT TO BRING:

1) Potluck Item to share, and you own beverage(s)

2) Table Games you wish to play (Great Outdoors provides many games)

NOTE: Bring potluck dishes/snacks/etc. ready to serve in a serving bowl or dish, including any needed serving utensils. PLEASE.... DO NOT ask our game night hosts to provide access to their ovens or bowls, spoons, etc.

POTLUCK DISHES:

If your last name begins with Ac to Fr, please bring a SIDE DISH or SALAD for at least 4 people (green salad, macaroni salad, potato salad, warm veggies, etc.)

If your last name begins with Ga to Ke, please bring a DESSERT for at least 4 people (cake, pie, fruit salad, cookies, ice cream, etc.)

If your last name begins with Kl to Mo , please bring a SNACK or APPETIZER for at least 4 people (chips, pretzels, nuts, cheese/crackers, soup, crudite, etc.)

If your last name begins with Mu to Yo, please bring a MAIN DISH for at least 4 people (Meat dish, veggie casserole, etc.)

Our chapter is always looking for Game Night Hosts!

Please call David Warren at 760-818-3696 or e-mail dfwarren32@gmail.com if you are interested in hosting Game Night.

NOTE: Bring potluck dishes/snacks/etc. ready to serve in a serving bowl or dish, including any needed serving utensils. PLEASE.... DO NOT ask our game night hosts to provide access to their ovens or bowls, spoons, etc.

POTLUCK DISHES:

If your last name begins with Ac to Ca, please bring an APPETIZER or SNACK for at least 4 people (Chips, pretzels, cheese, deviled eggs, crudites, etc.)

If your last name begins with Ch to Ma, please bring a MAIN DISH for at least 4 people (Casserole, meat, stew, vegetarian entree, etc.)

If your last name begins with Me to Sh, please bring a SALAD or SIDE DISH for at least 4 people (Green salad, pasta salad, potato salad, beans, veggies, etc.)

If your last name begins with Si to Yo, please bring a DESSERT for at least 4 people (Cake, pie, cookies, etc.)

Our chapter is always looking for Game Night Hosts!

Please call David Warren at 760-818-3696 or e-mail dfwarren32@gmail.com if you are interested in hosting Game Night.